Mining Magazine June 2014 | Page 131

Minera Penmont ( Fresnillo PLC ) mining to keep them in the industry ’ s competitive edge . An example is the use of Mine Star system to populate the fleet and mining equipment to carry , reduce downtime and increase productivity .
The effectiveness of the Mine Star program has resulted in preventive maintenance in their operations by identifying materials and travel destinations . It also interfaces with other systems , which facilitate data collection .
Robotics is also present in the lab area of Minera Penmont , where robots prepare samples , thus increasing output in La Herradura mining unit . This technology is in the process of being installed in Mine Noche Buena .
Green and Responsible The sustainable development policy in Minera Penmont is implemented through the Health , Safety , Environment and Community Relations System ( SSMARC ), which examines the adequate form of exploration , exploitation and processing of minerals .
Within their responsible range , the company collaborates with the following :
• Ecological : Respecting environmental policies inside and outside the mine .
• Social : Working in harmony with customers , suppliers , staff and the general public .
• Economic : Maintaining profitability and ensuring a secure source of income for all jobs .
( SSMARC ) is associated with the regulations ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 , which mentions the environmental hazards to workers ,

“ Our greatest strength mineral resources are available to us , having invested in exploration and verifying that the deposit is really a big economic interest allows us to have greater permanence in the mining sector ”

– Arturo Arredondo , CEO of Minera Penmont
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